Talascend is currently seeking a Facilities Manager for a contract opportunity with our client in Redwood City, California.
Overview
This role involves overseeing site operations, vendor management, client relationship development, financial controls, and team leadership within facilities operations. The position requires managing vendors across multiple building systems, ensuring compliance, and delivering exceptional service while achieving financial targets.
Responsibilities
- Manage site operations in accordance with policies, procedures, and contract scope while ensuring vendor compliance across janitorial, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and other critical systems.
- Proactively develop and manage client relationships to meet or exceed key performance indicators and deliver excellent service quality.
- Assist with financial management including budget planning, forecasting, reporting, and managing vendor purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
- Lead, manage, and develop a professional team, providing onboarding, training, and performance management to foster teamwork and excellence.
- Support implementation of short and long-term projects, programs, and processes to reduce operating costs while coordinating with various teams.
- Handle site operations activities including moves, reconfigurations, events, safety protocols, reception, snack and refreshment services, and mail services.
- Participate in rotating on-call schedule for client emergencies.
- Act as a representative by maintaining cultural and ethical standards while aligning with facilities leadership in a managerial capacity.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in facilities management or related field with a proven operational track record.
- 3+ years’ experience with facilities management and managing CMMS/Work Order applications.
- Experience with building systems including mechanical and electrical systems for effective vendor oversight.
- Effective contractor management skills with the ability to ensure compliance with contracts and insurance requirements.
- Proficient in a range of information technology tools and platforms for reporting and communication.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and presentation skills for financial reporting and client communication.
- Ability to ensure compliance with health and safety, environment, and risk management policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Drug Screen may be required.
We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.